Jelena Ostapenko, the fiery Latvian tennis star known for her bold on-court style and equally bold personality, has been teasing fans for over a year now with glimpses of her mysterious boyfriend. It all started back in June 2023, when she first dropped a sweet, low-key photo of the two of them strolling through a park in Riga. The couple sported matching sneakers and shy smiles, but Jelena kept the details hush-hush, leaving fans wondering, “Who is this mystery man?” All we had to go on was his Instagram handle—@kriossss—and his cryptic bio, “All or nothing.”
Fast forward to August 2024, and it seemed like Ostapenko was finally ready to let us in a bit more. The pair made a public appearance at the glitzy Taste of Tennis event in New York’s Gotham Hall, ahead of the US Open, and it was clear these two are definitely more than just a summer fling. Ostapenko shared stunning photos of the two from the event, where she looked effortlessly chic in a black embroidered cotton dress featuring a round neckline and frilled armholes, paired with sleek Hermes flat chypre sandals. Her boyfriend complemented her style with a casual yet polished look, donning crisp white Bermuda shorts, white sneakers, and a black Givenchy t-shirt.
But that wasn’t all. Earlier this October, Jelena gave us more #couplegoals content, sharing adorable snaps from a getaway to the Lithuanian seaside. The duo looked cozy in matching tracksuits and winter vests, enjoying laid-back walks along the coast. “Great weekend vibes,” she wrote in the caption, making it clear that the two are living their best life together.
And just when we thought the love story couldn’t get any cuter, they gave us another update. This time, the pair was spotted at Riga’s Skonto Stadium, cheering on Latvia at a soccer game. To top it off, Ostapenko’s latest Instagram story features a gorgeous bouquet of red roses, likely a thoughtful gift from her boyfriend.
It’s worth clearing up a common misconception—this mystery man by Ostapenko’s side is definitely not Arturs Karasausks. Despite many online sources still linking the Latvian tennis star to the footballer, it’s clear that Karasausks, her former partner, is not the man in these recent photos. In fact, there’s no resemblance between the two. While Karasausks, a well-known Latvian athlete, was once linked to Ostapenko, her new beau is a different figure altogether, adding yet another layer of intrigue to her love life. Fans can rest assured—this is an entirely new chapter for Ostapenko.
Ostapenko, who is currently ranked 14th in singles and 6th in doubles, has been balancing her stellar tennis career with some well-deserved downtime after her last appearance at the Guadalajara Open in September. As her romance with the mysterious @kriossss continues to blossom, we can’t wait to see what’s next for this couple.